religion
[ ri-lij-uhn ]
noun
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.From Dictionary.com
The estimated number of religions seems to be between 4000-10,000. This number may a subset when the scope is based on any “particular set of beliefs and practices.” This means everyone is religious about something. God is not a necessary element, with only belief and practice fulfilling its definition.
God has told us there is one way to Him, and it is through Him. Jesus is God in creation and is the way.
The estimated number of religions seems to be between 4000-10,000. This number may a subset when the scope is based on any “particular set of beliefs and practices.” This means everyone is religious about something. God is not a necessary element, with only belief and practice fulfilling its definition.
God has told us there is one way to Him, and it is through Him. Jesus is God in creation and is the way.
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